The WFEA Morning Update
The WFEA Morning Update with Jeff Chidester
Listen Monday - Thursday from 6-10am and Friday from 6-9am
The WFEA Morning Update will focus on issues affecting Granite State residents in a fun and informative way.
Jeff Chidester is the host of The WFEA Morning Update. Jeff is a well-known, involved member of the community, with a background in journalism, law enforcement, and broadcasting. Raised in New Hampshire, Jeff has traveled the world extensively, learning and observing other cultures and their impact on America, while always returning to his home state. He served in the US Army, as a police officer in New Hampshire, a writer for the Portsmouth Herald, and as the creator and host of the radio show, Right Here, Right Now. His experience and character align with the “live & local” ideals of WFEA and many of its Granite State listeners.
Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024
State Sen. Dan Innis 09-25-24
Dan Innis, New Hampshire State Senator, discusses the construction and interpretation of political polls from his experience as a professor at UNH. Jeff and Dan also discuss the ongoing national debt issue and the lack of political urgency.
Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024
Brian Phillips 09-25-24
Brian Phillips, Texas Public Policy Foundation, contributed to the Heritage Project 2025 book. Brian shares the many misconceptions and outrageous myths created by the media and those who oppose conservative policies.
Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024
Drew Cline 09-25-24
Drew Cline from the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy talks with Jeff about the New Hampshire Governor’s Race between Kelly Ayotte and Joyce Craig. Drew also explains the different approaches each candidate takes on tax policy.
Wednesday, September 25, 202409/25/2024
AnnMarie Timmins 09-25-24
AnnMarie Timmins from the New Hampshire Bulletin provides an update on the legal issues involving former NH State Senator Sandborn and the sale of his charitable giving Casino.
Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024
Kathy Sullivan 09-24-24
Kathy Sullivan shares her latest article that covers what she feels are some issues gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte may need to address with voters.
Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024
Patty Nieberg 09-24-24
Patty Nieberg reporter for Task & Purpose discusses the Navy’s newest submarine, which now includes accommodations for female and male sailors.
Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024
Damien Fisher 09-24-24
Investigative journalist Damien Fisher provides an update on the attempted effort to commute death row inmate Michael Addison’s sentence. As some are left wondering if New Hampshire’s repeal of the death penalty has placed Addison’s sentence in limbo?
Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024
Nathan Shrader 09-24-24
New England College Professor Nathan Shrader joins Jeff to talk about what folks should look for and how to explain political polls. The professor also shares his insight on just what makes a poll excellent or bad, reliable or unreliable?
Tuesday, September 24, 202409/24/2024
Secretary of State Dave Scanlan 09-24-24
New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan joins WFEA’s Morning Update to discuss preparations for the general election and the provisions in place to handle close elections. Scanlan also discusses a lawsuit filed by The Youth Movement.
Monday, September 23, 202409/23/2024
Steve Kesselring 09-23-24
Steve Kesselring from Your Oil Tools discusses his journey in creating one of the most successful essential oil small businesses and how he’s become a leading advocate for helping other small businesses modernize.
